At Flying Swans we are looking for a Project Developer to join our team

Full time | Rotterdam

Flying Swans – Creating value in emerging markets

Do you want to be part of an internationally operating organization and develop investment projects as a force
for good in emerging economies? Up to $ 227 billion will be invested in cool logistics infrastructures in Africa in
the next 10 years. Cold chain development is at the forefront of development financing. A large number of
finance institutions and governments have pledged contributions (COP 27).
Flying Swans’ projects unlock the economic potential of countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa and Angola,
while greening supply chains of core Dutch sectors. Africa is increasingly important to Europe as an equal trade
partner in a changing geopolitical landscape. Development- and business impact go hand in hand by creating
sustainable and fair supply chains for fruits, medicines, and critical minerals, among others.
As a leading and independent project developer Flying Swans designs intelligent cool logistics and
infrastructure. We do so with reputable Dutch businesses as Port of Rotterdam and Invest International,
leading international trading organizations, and government entities as ministries and embassies. Flying Swans
is a team of business-minded industry specialists driven by creating smart solutions, social impact and financial
value. We are in the scale-up phase of our organisation and are exploring business opportunities in new
countries, which will give you opportunities to learn and grow together with us.

The position

As a Project Developer you work on different projects in our portfolio. Your activities will depend on the project
you work on, but vary from carrying out and supervising market studies to creating and presenting financial
analyses. You manage the day-to-day execution of those sub-projects. You are in constant customer contact
with a wide variety of parties in the supply chain, from high-level decisionmakers as ministers and CEOs to key
external experts for your project. You are adept at preparing the right documentation for decision-making by
the partners in the project.
Requirements & characteristics

• Completed university education

• 0-3 years of experience, affinity with sectors as (port/container) logistics or supply chain, or the fruits

& vegetables sector

• Demonstrated consultancy skills (analytical, writing and presentation)

• Project management skills and experience

• Affinity with finance and ability to work with financial models​

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Important key words are entrepreneurship, hands-on mentality, expertise, superior analytical skills, curiosity,
detail and accuracy.

The location for this position is Rotterdam (hybrid). You are willing to travel abroad regularly. Employment
conditions will be discussed.

Submit your application by sending your CV and motivation letter via email: recruitment@flyingswans.org